No Cards

For Elderly An Open Letter to the Minister of Health Dear Minister, BEING a Senior Citizen of Namibia, I thought it would be a good idea to obtain a Senior Citizen Card as is customary worldwide to obtain certain benefits.

I went to the State pension offices to apply for the Pension, which went well enough, but then requested information how I may obtain such a card. I was informed that I must go to United Africa, Kallie Roodt Street, and was given a telephone number, date 24 October 2006.Duly I phoned and to my surprise I was informed by a very friendly lady: “Yes, we do supply the cards, but the camera is broken.Please try again next year”.Dear Minister, is this the best service you are able to render to Namibia’s elderly? Rainer G.Iben, WindhoekI was informed that I must go to United Africa, Kallie Roodt Street, and was given a telephone number, date 24 October 2006.Duly I phoned and to my surprise I was informed by a very friendly lady: “Yes, we do supply the cards, but the camera is broken.Please try again next year”.Dear Minister, is this the best service you are able to render to Namibia’s elderly? Rainer G.Iben, Windhoek

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